HB 1027 Summary

• Adds prescribed medically necessary hearing aids as a covered MO HealthNet benefit under subdivision (23) of subsection 1, subject to appropriations

• Requires an electronic web-based prior authorization system using best medical evidence and national care standards to verify medical necessity for hearing aid coverage

• Changes language in subdivision (20) regarding hospice care from "subsection" to "subdivision" for technical correction

• Applies the same coverage standards and prior authorization requirements already in place for durable medical equipment, dental services, and optometric services under MO HealthNet